Learning Mentor, Oldham

Closing date:8 Dec 2017

Date posted: 24 Nov 2017Start date: ASAPContract type: Part Time / Full Time

Salary: UndisclosedContract term: Supply

If you are a conscientious, empathetic and experienced TA / HLTA / Learning mentor / Residential support worker who enjoys working in a challenging environment with young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties please get in touch.

This role will require you to work on a flexible basis with pupils to build positive, professional relationships and help children overcome barriers to learning. Each pupil's timetable is tailor made to cater to their needs and interests, therefore you will be required to be adaptable and think on your feet.

It is essential for a learning mentor to have experience dealing with challenging and oppositional behaviour whether this be in an educational, residential or youth setting. Ideally you will have knowledge of working with Individual behaviour/ Education plans to help you in your work to steer pupils on the right path.

It is desirable that you hold a certificate in Team Teach, however we could help to train and certify you in this as we run CPD courses for our staff. Other courses on offer that could help to develop your understanding of working within SEMH settings include behaviour management and mental health awareness.

Vision for Education SEND is staffed by experienced consultants who are qualified educators. We have a personable approach and like to understand the need of our teaching and support staff as this is important when matching you to a role. Vision for Education have established long lasting relationships with schools, which enables us to maximise your opportunities for work.

If you have any queries about the opportunities we have to work with looked after children across Greater Manchester or other opportunities to work with SEND pupils in Oldham, please give the Manchester SEND team a call.